Real Men Watch Downton Abbey

Just so we’re clear, I’m a bit of a manly man – consider the following proof points:

• I started shaving in pre-school and my voice changed in kindergarten.
• When I sweat, it’s 70% pure testosterone, 10% 30W motor oil and 15% bacon grease.
• My body is so covered with hair that evolutionists continually try to recruit me as a missing link.
• Most guys have one Y chromosome from their dad, I’ve got seven.

I’m not bragging, I’m just making a point that I’m over indexed when it comes to masculinity.

So, it’s a bit awkward for me to admit that the television show that I’m most looking forward to this fall TV season has no explosions, gun play, bank heists, swimsuit models, slapstick or flatus jokes.

The program I’m most excited about is PBS’ Downton Abbey.

I know it’s not Ice Road Truckers or Swamp Loggers, but before you revoke my man card, I challenge you to watch season one of the series – season two was just as good.

While I’ve written a couple of parody posts about this program before, it’s only because I love it and season three is scheduled to start January 6, 2013. Here’s a trailer for that upcoming installment.

For some reason this program has filled me with such anticipation that I’m as giddy as a school girl frolicking through a field of petit fores and Jelly Belly jelly beans.

Ok, I may have officially gone too far with that last sentence…

Question: Is there a TV program or new series that you’re looking forward to?

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